Papenburg
After overnight snow, clear by 7:30 am on weekdays and by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays. Repeat clearing and gritting as needed until 8 pm.
Clear and grit pavements and cycle paths at least 1.00 m wide, narrower ones in full. Where there is no pavement or cycle path, a strip at least 1.00 m wide next to the carriageway or at its outer edge.
Grit with sand or other abrasive material; harmful chemicals are banned. Road salt only as an exception where other means are not enough, and only at dangerous spots such as steps or ramps; never on tree pits or planted areas.
Keep gutters, drains and hydrants free of snow and ice, and ensure safe access at bus stops. Breaches: fine of up to €5,000.
The town's ordinance is authoritative: Street cleaning ordinance, version of 7 October 2010
Leer (Ostfriesland)
After overnight snow, clear by 7:30 am on weekdays and by 9 am on Sundays and public holidays. Repeat clearing and gritting as needed until 8 pm.
Clear and grit pavements and cycle paths at least 1.50 m wide, narrower ones in full. Where there is no pavement, a strip at least 1.00 m wide next to the carriageway or at its outer edge; in the pedestrian zone, at least 2.00 m along the edges.
Grit with sand or other abrasive material; harmful chemicals are banned. Road salt only as an exception where other means are not enough, and only at dangerous spots such as steps or ramps; never on tree pits or planted areas.
Keep gutters, drains and hydrants free of snow and ice, and ensure safe access at bus stops. Breaches: fine of up to €5,000.
The town's ordinance is authoritative: Street cleaning ordinance, as of 2 October 2007
